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Maldives
June 21, 2023
Bringing the India-US Partnership to Third Countries
By Radhey Tambi
New Delhi and Washington can supercharge their partnership by coordinating efforts in third countries, especially island nations like Maldives.
June 12, 2023
Will ‘The Democrats’ Reconfigure the Maldives’ Political Landscape?
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
A new party formed out of a rift in the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party could impact upcoming presidential elections in the Maldives.
May 20, 2023
Damaging and Disingenuous: Evaluating the ‘India Out’ Campaign in Maldives
By Mimrah Ghafoor
When it comes to India, a stark contrast emerges when comparing Abdulla Yameen’s current campaign rhetoric with his previous actions as president.
May 05, 2023
India Can’t Afford to Lose Maldives Again
By Radhey Tambi
A recent visit by India’s defense minister was just the latest in a surge of outreach toward Maldives as its election nears.
May 03, 2023
Indian Defense Minister Visits Maldives
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The Maldives has remained one of India’s key maritime partners in the Indian Ocean neighborhood.
March 25, 2023
China-India Choice Splits Maldives Presidential Politics
By Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury
As Maldives looks to parliamentary and presidential elections in September 2023, the China-India choice maps neatly on to domestic political divides.
January 10, 2023
Why Maldives Sided With Mauritius on the Chagos Islands
By Mimrah Ghafoor
Malé’s decision to recognize Mauritius’ claim to the British-held islands marks a shift in position – but a smart one.
December 30, 2022
Prices Rose and Protests Convulsed South Asia in 2022
By Sudha Ramachandran
Depleting foreign exchange reserves forced several countries, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, to turn to the IMF.
December 23, 2022
Maldives’ 2023 Election Will Shape Indian Ocean Geopolitics
By Mimrah Ghafoor
Both China and India have a stake in the drama surrounding the Maldives' upcoming presidential election.
September 15, 2022
Greening Pains: Can Petronas Make the Leap to Renewables?
By Gulzhan Musaeva
With a government to provide for and its own pecuniary interests, the Malaysian state oil and gas giant is unlikely to change dramatically.
May 11, 2022
Decree Banning ‘India Out’ Campaign in Maldives Fuels Protests
By Sudha Ramachandran
President Solih is up against opposition parties as well as rivals within the ruling MDP.
April 15, 2022
Challenges Ahead for the Colombo Security Conclave, the Indian Ocean Quad
By Kannan Reghunathan Nair
The Delhi-driven subregional arrangement faces a number of challenges but stands as a noteworthy endeavor to coordinate on maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean region.
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